The federal initiative for Environmental Responsibility has been roundly rejected by voters – as expected.
Launched by the youth wing of the Green Party, it called for businesses and consumers to respect the ‘planetary boundaries’ and not to consume more that be renewed naturally.
Many believe the initiative went too far and would damage business and cause price rises.
Over 70% said no, and no canton voted in favour.
Lucerne says no to 16 year old votes
Canton Lucerne has rejected lowering the voting age to 16.
SBC cuts dig deeper
The public broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, is preparing for another wave of painful cuts.
Crashed car closed autoroute access
The autoroute access ramp off the Route de Meyrin to head to Lausanne was closed for most of yesterday morning after a car drifted off, hit the crash barrier and rolled over.
'Gold Coast' loses most expensive crown
Traditionally, the most expensive place to live in Switzerland has been Zurich’s so called ‘Gold Coast’ – that’s around Küsnacht and Zollikon.
FM radio signals disappear in tunnels
The demise of FM radio continues in Switzerland.
Online shopping hits local traders
The rise in online shopping is having a negative impact on local retailers.
